Stage Door Deli

26 Vesey Street, Manhattan, NY 10007
American
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged six inspections at Stage Door Deli, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Feb 13, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
78
Oct 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
82
Aug 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
61
Jan 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Apr 21, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stage Door Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stage Door Deli on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Stage Door Deli?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Stage Door Deli.

How does Stage Door Deli compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Stage Door Deli most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Stage Door Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stage Door Deli have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Stage Door Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Stage Door Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Stage Door Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.